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(Matt 10:5-6)--- Jesus sent out these 12 after giving them instructions: "Don't take the road leading to other nations, and don't enter any Samaritan town. Instead, go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.


(Matthew 15:24) He (Jesus) replied, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."

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Jesus said someone will be sent after him -- he will leave so the Final Prophet or “Comforter” can come with a final law that would JUDGE and establish legal commands of God to follow.

"But now I go my way to Him that sent me and none of you asketh me, 'Wither goest thou?' But because I have said these things unto you sorrow hath filled your heart. Nevertheless, I tell you the truth, for if I go not away, the [Last Prophet/Comforter] will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and approve righteousness and judgement" ----- John 16:5-8

To approve righteousness and Judgement means a new LAW would be sent through the Last Prophet.

Obviously Jesus is not talking about the “Holy Spirit” being the comforter/Prophet because the Holy Spirit has already come as once as a dove and many times before that.

The Holy Spirit has already come many times --- (Luke 1:15,Luke 1:41,Luke 1:67,Luke 2:25-26) and it is a divine “favor” or understanding….. not an actual person or Prophet.

And I will pray to the Lord, and he shall give you another [Prophet/Comforter/Spirit of Truth], that [his example] may abide with you for ever. (John 14:16-17)

As a mercy unto mankind God has promised to send down and protect a final complete message(Holy book) and code of life (human example) before sealing the Prophethood.
The Sunnah (example of the Prophet) is kept alive by every Muslim copying the life of the Prophet Mohammed.
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"But the Comforter[Prophet/Comforter/Spirit of Truth], whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your “remembrance”, whatsoever I have said unto you."—John 14:26.

The true message of Jesus, Moses and the Last Prophet is kept alive forever through the memorization and daily recitation of the Quran.

"I have yet many things to say unto you, but you cannot bear them now. How be it when he, the Spirit of truth , is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak- ----- John 16:12-14 -

This shows that the disciples were not given a full code of life nor a full message of absolute truth. Rather they were given glad tidings that a final Prophet would come who would teach them all the truth which would not only confirm what was said before but would tell of much more to come.

Holy Quran 5:48 To thee We sent the Scripture in truth, confirming the truth of whatever there still remains of earlier revelations, determining what is true therein, and guarding it in safety:
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This Final Prophet will come as Isaiah predicted ………. From the land of Kedar (Arabia) and from the branch of Jesse (Ishmael)


“And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out his roots. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge, and of the fear of the Lord.”--- Isaiah 11:1-2

The Quran calls the Angel of Revelation (Angel Gabriel) the Ruhool Qudoos “Holy Spirit” who is sent down to “strengthen” the Prophets.

According to Encyclopedia Biblica, we read: “Jesse is contracted from Ishmael”. (Cheyene , Encyclopedia Biblica under “names”)
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Isaiah tells of the Prophecies of a “Servant of God” who will come from the land of Kedar with a divine Law and he will be victorious over his enemies in battles.

He will bring a new law and message in a new tongue(language) and the villages of Kedar will sing the praises from the mountain tops.....

“Sing unto the Lord a new song , and his praise from the end of the earth…” (V.10)

“another tongue” (Isaiah 28:11)

Let the desert and its towns lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar inhabits; let the inhabitants of Sela sing for joy, let them shout from the tops of the mountains. 12 Let them give glory to the Lord, and declare his praise in the coastlands. --- (Isaiah 42:11).

Ishmael dwelt in the wilderness of “Paran”(Gen.21:21) He beget twelve sons one of whom was named “Kedar”. (Gen.25:13)

2007-05-04 08:53:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-05-04 08:53:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

For me, peace of mind is most important. Money can always be made back.

2007-05-04 08:53:29 · 5 answers · asked by sleepingliv 7 in Other - Society & Culture

I sighted 4 male and 3 female blue headed birds in Caliente, NV and have never seen any like it before. Some reddish colored sparrows accompanied them. Beautiful birds can anyone tell me where they come from?

2007-05-04 08:53:13 · 4 answers · asked by keith89008 1 in Birds

I mean, she didn't even know what a door was.

2007-05-04 08:53:05 · 31 answers · asked by Joel Is Depressed 1 in Polls & Surveys

i'm from ohio and moving to new york city obviously it's going to be different can someone tell me things to expect while there.

subway,shopping,people,ect. ect.

2007-05-04 08:53:03 · 3 answers · asked by venusian ℓove ♡ 4 in New York City

2007-05-04 08:53:01 · 9 answers · asked by Chipettofile 1 in Baseball

what is the difference between Jahova's Witnesses and Non-Denominational Christanity?

2007-05-04 08:53:00 · 31 answers · asked by honkytonk honey 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Wow this Kid is only 12 yrs old and legally blind..
Truly Awesome?

What do you think?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ffSU8jRM8Y&mode=related&search=

2007-05-04 08:52:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Music

Just what DO you believe is the origin of the species we see today, (all species, including bacteria and viruses)?

And honestly, How old do you think the earth is? and indeed the universe?
Can you admit it without losing every bit of credibility?

2007-05-04 08:52:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-05-04 08:52:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Internet

2007-05-04 08:52:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

have it better?

2007-05-04 08:52:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Have you ever heard Kellie Pickler's song "I wonder" my God makes me cry soo hard!
Martina McBride's "Concrete angel" always makes me cry ;)
"The Lion King" does too
"Click"
"Spanglish" I hated the way it ended they were suppose to be together!!

2007-05-04 08:52:32 · 15 answers · asked by Giggagirl 6 in Polls & Surveys

Iraq lawmakers' vacation plans draw fire

WASHINGTON - Lawmakers divided over whether to keep U.S. troops in Iraq are finding common ground on at least one topic: They are furious that Iraqi politicians are considering a lengthy break this summer.

"If they go off on vacation for two months while our troops fight — that would be the outrage of outrages," said Rep. Chris Shays, R-Conn.

The Iraq parliament's recess, starting this July, would likely come without Baghdad politicians reaching agreements considered key to easing sectarian tensions. Examples include regulating distribution of the country's oil wealth and reversing measures that have excluded many Sunnis from jobs and government positions because of Baath party membership.

Iraqi politicians said Thursday the break might not happen or may be less than two months, but said it should be of no concern to U.S. lawmakers.

Talk of the adjournment in Iraq comes amid a heated debate in Congress on the pullout of U.S. troops in Iraq.

President Bush this week vetoed $124.2 billion legislation ordering troops to begin leaving Oct. 1. Failing on Wednesday to gain a two-thirds majority needed to override the veto, Democrats were expected to begin negotiations Thursday with top White House aides on the next step.

2007-05-04 08:52:21 · 13 answers · asked by marnefirstinfantry 5 in Current Events

If you can, what depth of topsoil/soil do you need and are there any other considerations we need to take into account?

Thanks for your help!

2007-05-04 08:52:15 · 24 answers · asked by Higlet 3 in Garden & Landscape

Got a bet with a friend! he says you can. I'm not sure!

Help!

2007-05-04 08:51:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

Just hypothetically. Suppose you spontaneously saw the light or got hit on the head with a blunt object, what would be the denomination you would most likely end up with?

2007-05-04 08:51:25 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-05-04 08:51:21 · 6 answers · asked by helen m 1 in STDs

i'm not hairy my legs are not thin they're fat but i'm not fat i'm really thin actually i really like to show my legs what can i do to make them look better???

2007-05-04 08:51:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Skin & Body

2007-05-04 08:51:06 · 11 answers · asked by onelovetequillia 1 in Mathematics

2007-05-04 08:50:56 · 7 answers · asked by Gregory R 1 in Astronomy & Space

2007-05-04 08:50:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2007-05-04 08:50:51 · 7 answers · asked by Chipettofile 1 in Baseball

i am not talking about belief in the bible, or belief in a specific god or deity. but belief in the notion of god. the energy that is present in all of us that can neither be created nor destroyed. the confluence of pattern and system and similarity like a template over the universe seems to elude to something intrinsically beautiful that could rationally be explained through science and deity.
are science and god mutually exclusive?
given that we are comprised mostly of absolutely nothing but empty space, what is the glue of our structure?
this is not something that god can explain, nor science at present, but is it perhaps rational to think there is a unifying force, (not a punitive, humanistic, vindictive god per se) but a thing that is not irrational that exists through us all holding us together as part and parcel of "an elegant universe."
i am not saying i know god, or that there is proof, or that there is not, but you cannot prove the impetus behind a nothing substance, space.

2007-05-04 08:50:34 · 20 answers · asked by bluebear 3 in Religion & Spirituality

A few years back my coworker got married and I spent money at the company party, HER bridal shower, as well as gave a gift of money at the wedding. I spent a lot more than I probably should have and intended to. That marriage lasted less than 6 months.

Now she is getting married again to a new man. I don't believe he's ever been married before. I'm not sure if I'll be invited to this ceremony, but either way am I expected to give a gift?

We are friends in work, but do not do things together outside of the work spectrum.

2007-05-04 08:50:28 · 17 answers · asked by polishedboneofthemoon 2 in Weddings

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2007-05-04 08:50:16 · 5 answers · asked by Justin 2 in Music & Music Players